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The Complex

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

After a major bio-weapon attack on London, two scientists find themselves in a locked-down laboratory with time, and air, running out. The Complex is an interactive sci-fi thriller movie where your decisions lead to one of eight suspenseful endings.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Adventure

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    Pros

    • Engaging narrative with multiple endings
    • High production values and acting
    • Ability to skip previously seen scenes
    • Meaningful choices affecting relationships
    • Accessible for fans of interactive movies

    Cons

    • Short overall playtime
    • Many choices have limited impact
    • Some plot and acting inconsistencies
    • Price considered high by some players
    • Lack of save flexibility and chapter selection

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game involves making choices and navigating social situations, but lacks technical challenges or skill tests typical of gameplay."

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    • Competition

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      "Focuses on personal story experience and multiple endings without competitive elements."

      Capsule for Chasing Tails ~A Promise in the Snow~ Chasing Tails ~A Promise in the Snow~

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    • Continuation

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      "Players often replay to explore multiple endings and Extra mode, though the game is relatively short."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Single-player experience focused on individual decision-making without multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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    • Creativity

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      "Players follow a predefined story with limited ability to create or modify content beyond choices."

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    • Domination

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      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and personal."

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    • Escapism

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      "Strong psychological thriller narrative provides immersive escape from real life."

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      "Provides an immersive sci-fi thriller experience allowing players to escape real life through story and decision making."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

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      "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and personal interest, with no obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Encourages trying different choices and exploring multiple endings to piece together the story."

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    • Exploration

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      "Players discover different story branches and endings, but within a limited set of environments."

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    • Expression

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      "Limited customization options; no avatar personalization or expressive features."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Set in a futuristic sci-fi world with nanotechnology and uploaded consciousness, blending realistic and imaginative elements"

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    • Fellowship

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      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction beyond sharing experiences with friends."

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    • Growth

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      "Some learning about story and character motivations, but limited skill development."

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    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related engagement."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention during timed decision points; not suitable for passive or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      0

      "Some emotional connection to characters, but no social intimacy or relationships."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management; player controls only their own character and decisions."

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

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      "Progression is narrative-based through unlocking endings and story content rather than items or upgrades."

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      "Progression is narrative-based through unlocking endings and achievements rather than items or upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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      "Generally a calm and lighthearted experience with moderate challenge, suitable for relaxed play sessions."

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    • Sensation

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      "Visual and auditory presentation is praised, enhancing sensory enjoyment though not the primary focus."

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      "Visual and auditory presentation is high quality and cinematic, providing sensory engagement."

    • Status

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      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

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    • Story

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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      "Tense moments and suspenseful storytelling create a sense of thrill and urgency."

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    • Value

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      "Mixed opinions on price vs. content; short length leads some to feel it is overpriced at full price."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026